Ralph A. Milliman Scholarship
The applicant must be a resident of Henderson County, but the student does not have to attend a Henderson County school. Financial aid is a requirement. The scholarship is not based on merit but is based on need.
Ray V. Dunk Scholarship (Accounting)
This scholarship is for students graduating from high school or the equivalent who are residents of Henderson County and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited educational institution with a focus on accounting. Applicants for this scholarship should be “top students” with high scholastic achievements and a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4 point scale (B or better). Consideration may be given to all-round performance in school, community involvement and extra-curricular activities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Rebecca S. Poole Scholarship
This educational scholarship is for a Henderson County student pursuing his or her education beyond high school.
Rita Ildsgaard Dunk Scholarship (Music/Piano)
This scholarship is for students graduating from high school or the equivalent who are residents of Henderson County and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited education institution with a focus in music having preference given to piano. Recipient should be seeking a career in piano performance and a desire to instruct others in piano. Applicants for this scholarship should be “top students” with high scholastic achievements and a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4 point scale (B or better). Consideration may be given to all-round performance in school, community involvement and extra-curricular activities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Robert and Vivian Edwards Scholarship
This scholarship is for a graduate of a Henderson County public, private or parochial high school who plans to enter into the field of veterinary medicine or related studies. This scholarship may be utilized for undergraduate and/or post-graduate studies. The recipient must be a legal resident of the United States.
Robert B. Tonjes Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Henderson County public high school or the equivalent who is pursuing a four-year degree in nursing or another medical related field. Applicant must demonstrate financial need to attend an institution of higher learning.
Robert C. Edwards, Jr. and Sandra Edwards Waggoner Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide financial aid to a deserving student who has a desire and commitment to pursue his or her education.
Roger and Judy Hill Memorial Football Scholarship for Mack Broutin
Applicant shall have graduated from Hendersonville High School and must require financial assistance to pursue his or her education at a college, university, community college, trade school, or other regular course of instruction leading to some recognized post-high school educational degree or certificate. The recipients must have participated in one or more inter-scholastic high school sport during at least the final two years in high school. Preference will be given to the applicant who played football during the final two years in high school. The recipients must show a strong determination to succeed in life despite personal obstacles.
Russell Boyd Thomas Scholarship
The scholarship is for a graduating senior of Hendersonville High School. Applicant must attend a qualified, degree-granting college or university in pursuit of an academic or professional degree. The award is meant for a student of low- to middle-income, well-rounded in character, morality, leadership and other factors of such general nature. Applicant must have participated in the Hendersonville High School band. Preference should be given to a student with some form of medical complication. Preference may also be given to a student wishing to pursue a degree in science or the medical field.
S.E. and Juanita Johnston Scholarship for Agriculture
This scholarship is for a person seeking higher education at an accredited institution including but not limited to: vocational, technical, trade, college, or university. Assistance is for a student pursuing a degree or certification in the field of agriculture. The student must have good academic potential, have attended a Henderson County public high school, be a resident of Henderson County, NC, show a need for financial support to pursue his/her education, and demonstrate the initiative to better one’s self. Student must be a resident of Henderson County, NC, and be in the top 50% of class.